Telegraph columnist blasted for calling on Wales to hand Ukraine World Cup spot - 'Why not England?'

Well, that's amazing, Telegraph says something demeaning or dismissive of Wales and Scotland. But look, here's the only appropriate response - "..one Ukrainian fan, ????, saying: "Absolute nonsense. We want to be at the World Cup, but by merit, not out of pity." ". Exactly. On the other hand, the England team usually gets to the finals - and does very little with the opportunity - so why don't they do the decent thing and step aside, rather than demanding another country make a sacrifice? Or does England feel in dire need of a morale-booster?

Perhaps Jim White would like to give his job on the Torygraph to a displaced Ukrainian sports journalis? She or he would have far more understanding and empathy with supporters’ feelings. Also, perhaps Johnson would like to give up his seat in Wastemonster to Volodomyr Zelensky, a person who would do a better job in his sleep of running England than the clown who claims to be doing so now?

Telegraph columnist Jim White is obviously very poorly informed when it comes to Wales' record in major finals. Wales have never failed to get out of their group in any major finals they've appeared in - 1958, 2016 and 2020. Indeed at the 2016 finals in France they actually finished ahead of England at the group stage 😉

England should give up their place in that case, rather than asking Wales or Scotland to do it

Could somebody please enlighten me as to why, when I read something in the Torygraph, I just hate the country it seeks to represent? I don't hate England. I don't hate Russia. In fact, I know both of them well, and appreciate their strengths (and recognise their weaknesses). I have friends in both countries and appreciate their daily struggles. I am a citizen of a small country on the edge of Europe. I have had the opportunity in life to travel over much of the continent, much of the globe, and have met only friendship from the people there. In football - I wish their countries a fair contest. In life - I wish them good honest fair government. The two maybe actually belong together.

Imagine if Ukraine knock Scotland out and then knock Wales out to qualify, these journalists will have the great gift of doing what we’ll all do in congratulating them and wishing them well given the awful events in their country but WE will stop there. THEY, however, will go on to laugh, sneer, beat up Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford, call us nasty little nationalists in the image of themselves and continue to deny the existence of our nations. Who said politics and sport don’t mix?

Why bother with the competition at all, just hand Ukraine the trophy now.

It's typical of this arrogant English Telegraph clot to suggest such a ludicrous idea. As others have said. No mention of England falling on its sword by gifting Ukraine a place? Only Wales & Scotland. Also, notice how Windbag White uses emotive language as a form of blackmail to shame Wales & Scotland into complying. Shameful. Bit of advice Mr White. Either say something positive or shut your cakehole you pitiful creature.

My 3 Russian speaking ukraine mates told me straight / they dont do gestures - and look forward to beating us fair and square 💪🏼

Thats not the view of my Ukraine friends. No pity, No special favours - “ our spirit will win “

I don't think Ukraine needs any condescension. Over the past month they've consistently shown themselves to be huge achievers. Zelenskiy has said many times that Ukraine doesn't always get the necessary support-- only the gestures. Stepping aside falls heavily into the latter category. Support, help and encourage but don't even consider patronising them.

I agree it would be a great gesture of support to the People of Ukraine to give them a bye to the finals however it is not beoynd FIFAs remit to accomodate an extra team so Wales v Scotland would be a final qualifier for the other place. No need for any team to stand aside. However over recent times Russia has bribed FIFA who are as corrupt of Putin and co so do not hold your breath.

Yemen as well?

I agree with columnist. Add to that list Yemen,Syria and Palestina ( Americas war flame) and the justice is served. YOU british are full of sh..

They should stand aside. The politicians in the socialist republics of Scotland and Wales constantly bleat about doing more for Ukranian refugees than England. They are the teams due to play Ukraine, its not for any other nation to stand aside. Besides for football fans we don't have to suffer the sh×t that ie Welsh and Scottish football